Krill Protein
meat ingredient
What is it?
Krill Protein is a meat ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
Other names on labels: ground krill protein
At a glance
- Base score
- 0.8 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 4 products
Products containing krill protein
Results reflect the latest label we hold for each product, not a live check of today's recipe. Open a product to see its source and last-checked date.
Common questions about krill protein
Is Krill Protein good for dogs?
Yes, we grade it as a good ingredient: recognisable and nutritionally useful, so it lifts a product’s score. Bear in mind that no single ingredient decides quality; the whole recipe and its balance matter more.
What is krill protein in dog food?
Krill protein is a concentrated protein ingredient made from small Antarctic crustaceans. It is sometimes used as an alternative marine protein source and can supply omega-3 fatty acids.
Can dogs with shellfish allergies eat krill protein?
Krill is a crustacean, so dogs with shellfish or crustacean sensitivities may react to krill protein. If your dog has a known seafood allergy, speak to your vet before feeding a food containing krill.
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How many UK dog foods contain krill protein?
4 UK products list krill protein as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
What else is krill protein called on labels?
Manufacturers can also list it as ground krill protein. We match this to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade krill protein?
We grade it good, our highest grade, reserved for recognisable ingredients that add real nutritional value. Every ingredient is converted to its dry-matter share and scored from our glossary before a recipe gets its 1-100 rating; the full method is on our methodology page.